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Ep 495 - Eragon, by Christopher Paolini (w/ Natasha from Unspoiled!)
Sep 27, 2021
Natasha from the Unspoiled podcast joins the hosts to discuss Christopher Paolini's 'Eragon'. They talk about dragons in fantasy, the disappointing movie adaptation, fantasy tropes, differences between the book and the movie, Eragon's revelation, and the portrayal of female characters. They also discuss battles, betrayals, and speculate on the author's influence of fame.
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- The podcast explores the familiar fantasy elements found in the book Aragon, such as dragons, evil kings, magic, and an oppressive empire.
- The protagonist, Aragon, undergoes a rapid transformation from a young boy to a skilled warrior and magician, forming a strong bond with his dragon, Saphira.
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The Mysterious Egg and the Birth of Squarespace
A young boy named Aragon discovers a mysterious egg that hatches into a dragon named Saphira. Together, they form a mental connection and embark on an adventure. Aragon's uncle is killed by the evil King Galbatorix's henchmen, the Raz'ak. Aragon joins forces with the storyteller Brom to seek vengeance and ends up learning various skills, including sword fighting and magic. As their journey progresses, they encounter the oppressive Empire and become involved in a larger conflict.
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